Eau Claire, WI
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Eau Claire is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Eau Claire County, WI. The county's highest-rated hazards are cold wave, hail, and strong wind.
Storm events near Eau Claire
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Eau Claire's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Eau Claire itself, not the whole county.
County-wide hazard risk
Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Eau Claire County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Eau Claire along with the rest of the county, not a Eau Claire-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 30.1 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 79.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 9.8 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 67.4 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 80.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 94 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 16.4 | Very Low |
| Hail | 89.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 0 | No Rating |
| Ice Storm | 62.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 76.5 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 71 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 88.9 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 71.9 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Eau Claire County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Eau Claire, WI at risk of?
Eau Claire is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — lower risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Eau Claire County, where Eau Claire is located, are cold wave, hail, and strong wind.
What is Eau Claire's biggest natural hazard risk?
Cold Wave is the highest-rated hazard for Eau Claire County, where Eau Claire is located, scoring 94 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Eau Claire a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Eau Claire carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Eau Claire County.
Has Eau Claire had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 14 tornado, 70 hail, 23 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Eau Claire since 2016.